Supreme Court of the United States

Nebraska v. Wyoming

November 13, 2001534 U.S. 40

Summary

The Court approved a Final Settlement Stipulation among Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado to resolve the North Platte River water rights dispute. It entered a Modified Decree establishing diversion limits, acreage restrictions, and flow apportionments, and dismissed all claims with prejudice. The Court retained jurisdiction over future disputes and established a North Platte Decree Committee to administer the decree.